Affordable studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side
Upper West Side has 18+ apartments for rent in this studio-focused affordable search. The neighborhood commonly has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so studio inventory can be more limited and may move quickly when it appears. Upper West Side has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 94 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 5.3 months based on 86 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 255 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Find 18+ affordable studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page narrows to studios with asking rents at or below $3,400, so you can compare a smaller set of apartments for rent in one neighborhood. On Openigloo, affordable here means market-relative affordability, not income-restricted or lottery housing. Use building reviews, landlord signals, and the affordable filter together, and check the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, deposit, and any broker fee, before you apply.
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What to check before for studio affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- These are studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side with asking rents at or below $3,400.
- The median rent on this page is $3,135, which helps you compare the current affordable set against the broader market.
- For a studio, check the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and whether there is only one bathroom for the unit.
- Affordable on Openigloo is market-relative, not subsidized housing, Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or a housing-lottery program.
- Confirm move-in costs, broker fee rules, deposit amount, utilities, and any lease term details before submitting an application.
